Assistant Director for Resources

Paul Fitzgerald, Assistant Director – Resources, joined Southwest One in 2009, undertaking the role of Financial Services Manager for Taunton Deane Borough Council through the partnership arrangement.

Paul has extensive public sector and commercial experience, having previously worked for Somerset County Council in a variety of finance roles, for Capita delivering financial services to Mendip District Council.

Paul is taking up the new role of Assistant Director – Resources. As well as acting formally as the Deputy S151 Officer he will be responsible for leading the Revenues, Benefits and Finance services, and fraud prevention and detection arrangements for both Councils.